Breaker Morant
1980 · 107 MIN · IMDB 7.8 · 14,862 VOTES · DIR. Bruce Beresford
Overview
During the Boer War, three Australian lieutenants are on trial for shooting Boer prisoners. Though they acted under orders, they are being used as scapegoats by the General Staff, who hopes to distance themselves from the irregular practices of the war. The trial does not progress as smoothly as expected by the General Staff, as the defence puts up a strong fight in the courtroom.
Dialogue Timeline — 1,256 lines
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00:01:06 Hurry up, man.
00:06:29 Known? Of course they bloody knew.
00:11:10 and I've got a wife and kid.
00:14:58 I understand, the best in Australia.
00:20:22 We told you about him last night.
00:23:30 And it must have been very difficult...
00:27:00 I will proceed now, sir, with the extraordinary events...
00:31:32 They mutilated him!
00:35:28 No. Nothing like this.
00:39:05 How's your eyesight, Sergeant?
00:43:03 All the internments, deportations should be over in a matter of months.
00:46:43 that the fact of the crime being previously committed...
00:54:16 But a bet is a bet, and £50 is a hell of a lot of money.
00:59:04 Fire!
01:02:55 Now he seems to spend most of his time giving evidence on their behalf.
01:06:36 O Lord of Hosts, we entreat thy blessing...
01:10:06 Did you witness anything else which might affect this court-martial?
01:13:34 I would like to request an adjournment, sir, until tomorrow morning.
01:17:50 Lt. Handcock's personal morality is not on trial, sir.
01:22:20 from the other.
01:26:03 whose actions are on trial.
01:29:35 Intelligence service, Kitchener's staff, and all that.
01:35:56 I'll face my God...
01:42:25 arms!
Cast & Characters
Edward Woodward
Harry 'Breaker' Morant
Jack Thompson
Major J.F. Thomas
John Waters
Cpt. Alfred Taylor
Bryan Brown
Lt. Peter Handcock
Charles 'Bud' Tingwell
Lt. Col. Denny
Terence Donovan
Cpt. Simon Hunt
Vincent Ball
Col. Ian (Johnny) Hamilton
Ray Meagher
Sar. Maj. Drummond
Chris Haywood
Cpl. Sharp
Russell Kiefel
Christiaan Botha
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed1,256
Dialogue density11.7 lines / min
First line00:01:06
Final line01:42:25
Production Record
DirectorBruce Beresford
LanguageEnglish
Budget$1,000,000
Revenue$8,200,000
IMDb votes14,862